American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is hiring: Manager - Visual Merchandising in New

Manager - Visual Merchandising

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

Pay Range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience, consult recruiter)

Job Description

Position Title: Visual Merchandising Manager

Reports To: Sr Director of Visual Brand Experience

Position Summary: Responsible for handling and leading all aspects of the visual presentation of Todd Snyder. Works cross‑functionally with business partners to support communicating big ideas and brand moments/objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement a VM strategy for all stores, aligning the brand’s overall business objectives.
• Ensure consistency in visual presentation across various markets while adapting to local nuances and preferences, while setting and maintaining the brand's VM principles.
• Be responsible for the showroom including leading walkthroughs, VM set up, scheduling, floor mapping, and signage.
• Collaborate with merchandising on big buys/new ideas when setting up showrooms for line opening, including seasonal concepts and custom visual displays.
• Compile and annotate monthly concept books VM, Styling and Windows for field teams.
• Develop VM Principle guidelines for incorporating regional nuance to ensure a consistent execution on a seasonal basis.
• Partner with Regions, Markets and Store Managers on a consistent basis to ensure the category is always presented to the Global standard but allowing flexibility to adapt to local consumer needs and business trends.
• Support marketing team on the execution of all showroom setups, visual merchandising guideline proposals, key mannequin looks, and brand activations.
• Provide training to regional, market, and in‑store visual teams when visiting markets to increase product visibility and build an appealing experience for the consumer.
• Build a rapport with local store managers and retail teams, listening to their feedback and using the information to make informed decisions in‑stores.
• Work with the Store Design team to review product floor‑plans and new store openings to ensure they match the key VM principles.
• Manage a formal Creative calendar that includes window and interior concept and sign‑off process as well as window document production partnering with all members of the business and holding all parties accountable.
• Work with business field partners to maintain and communicate prop inventory (discards and keep lists) on a seasonal basis.
• Lead development of self and team for maximum performance on a consistent basis with timely feedback and training as needed.
• Travel as required.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned & necessitated by the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts and/or business or equivalent experience.
• Six years experience in retail and visual merchandising, including styling.
• Global cultural awareness, strong fashion sense, and strong vendor relationships.
• Prior managerial/supervisory experience.
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications and photo editing software.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel is required, including potential international travel.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to influence peers and senior management.
• Ability to work in a high‑ambiguity, fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Physical: stand and move about for extended periods with short rest breaks; reach, bend, stoop; handle products.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs regularly and climb ladders up to 10’ to retrieve and/or stock merchandise.

Pay/Benefits Information

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including experience and location.
• Eligible for health care benefits (medical, vision, dental), wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement, life and disability insurance, employee stock purchase program, paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level, type, location, classification, and years of service.
• AEO may provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us

Todd Snyder is an American menswear brand based in New York City. Since launching his eponymous label in 2011, Todd Snyder has redefined how modern Americans can present themselves to the world in stylish and unexpected ways. We are a talented, passionate, creative team of people working to design and market the building blocks of a modern gentleman’s wardrobe in a way that blends heritage craftsmanship with a timely aesthetic. We believe that while trends may come and go, some things – like the importance of dressing well and cultivating a unique personal style – will never go out of fashion.

The company ships worldwide through its website, and operates 14 stores (and counting) in the United States.

Todd Snyder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. Todd Snyder prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment based on protected characteristics. Todd Snyder also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.